Wildfires near Cheyenne, Nebraska
Cheyenne is a county in Nebraska, United States — shortgrass and tallgrass prairie, rangeland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Cheyenne. Fires across Nebraska come in two waves: fast-moving grass fires in late winter and spring before green-up, and again in late summer when the grass cures.
Conditions shown are for Nebraska.
Current fires in Cheyenne
No significant fires are currently detected in Cheyenne.
Counties — Nebraska
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Wildfire season in Cheyenne
Fires across Nebraska, which Cheyenne belongs to, come in two waves: fast-moving grass fires in late winter and spring before green-up, and again in late summer when the grass cures. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.
What the Cheyenne fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Cheyenne itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Cheyenne is one of 92 counties in Nebraska. It lies about 327 mi W of the centre of Nebraska. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 911).
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⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS, augmented with official NIFC / WFIGS incidents where available. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, prescribed burns) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.